Program Requirement
Program details
Curriculum Checksheet
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The certificate in Asian studies requires 24 credit hours of approved coursework, in addition to proficiency in a language relevant to the study of Asia. Fifteen credit hours of upper-division area studies coursework must be chosen from at least four different disciplines, e.g., language and cultures, history, religious studies, anthropology, geography, political science, global studies, art and music. Courses from other disciplines may be used by approval. The remaining nine credit hours may be chosen in any combination. |
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At least six upper-division hours in the certificate must be in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course that is used to fulfill the certificate requirements. |
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African and African-American Studies Anthropology Art History Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership Cultural Geography Dance English Film and Media Studies Global Studies History Language and Cultures Music Political Science Religious Studies At least four different disciplines must be represented within the upper-division disciplinary electives (e.g., history, religious studies, global studies, anthropology). Crosslisted courses will only apply to the certificate under one discipline; students may choose the discipline that is most advantageous.
15 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 15 |
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African and African-American Studies Anthropology Art History Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership Cultural Geography Dance English Film and Media Studies Global Studies History Language and Cultures Music Political Science Religious Studies
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Students must demonstrate proficiency in a language relevant to the study of Asia by completing the 201- and 202-course sequence, one year of study abroad at the intermediate level or satisfactory performance on a proficiency exam. Acceptable languages include Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese. Students who are already proficient in one of these languages, or in another language relevant to the study of Asia that is not offered by ASU, such as Dutch, Tagalog or Urdu, may fulfill the requirement by passing a proficiency exam. |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. Students with previous experience in the language are required to take a placement exam. |
